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Prime Minister's Office
Through railways, we are connecting the areas that were left behind: PM Modi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said regions of the countries that are unconnected and left behind are being connected through railways connection. Shri Modi was speaking after flagging off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya in Gujarat and inaugurating several railways related projects in the state, via video conferencing.
Prime Minister also asserted that speed of broad gauging and electrification has gained momentum and tracks are being prepared for higher speed. This has enabled running of semi high speed trains and we are moving towards high-speed capabilities, for this budget has been enhanced manifold, said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister also pointed out that it is being ensured that railways remains environment -friendly. Kevadiya Station is India’s first railway station to start with green building certification.
He also stressed the importance of aatmnirbharta in railway related manufacturing and technology which is yielding good results now. It was due to local manufacturing of high horse power electric locomotive that India could launch the world’s first double stacked long haul container train. Today a series of indigenously manufactured modern trains are part of Indian Railways, Said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for skilled specialist manpower and professionals to meet the requirement of the railway transformation. This need drove the establishment of Deemed Railway University in Vadodara. India is one of the few countries to have an institute of this stature. Modern amenities for rail transport, multi-disciplinary research, training are being made available. Talented youth from 20 states are being trained to steer the present and future of railway. This will help in modernizing railway through innovation and research, Concluded the Prime Minister.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Iran's Minister of Defence in Tehran; Talks centred on Issues of regional security including Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting on 5th September 2020 with Iran's Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, at the latter’s request. Raksha Mantri was on a transit halt in Tehran enroute from Moscow to New Delhi.
The meeting between the two Ministers took place in a cordial and warm atmosphere. Both the leaders emphasized upon the age-old cultural, linguistic and civilizational ties between India and Iran. They discussed ways to take forward bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues, including peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
196.77 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 88,284
Active cases stand at 0.20%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.59%
13,029 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,27,49,056
17,336 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
85.98 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,01,649 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.09 Cr
Over 4.10 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 26,292
2,139 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.13%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.09 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.10 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415282
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2nd Dose
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10119677
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Precaution Dose
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7046967
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18436963
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2nd Dose
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17717968
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Precaution Dose
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13697131
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41093959
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2nd Dose
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31975036
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61970030
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2nd Dose
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53183680
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561345450
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2nd Dose
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516031967
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Precaution Dose
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98306160
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204039463
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2nd Dose
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197018756
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Precaution Dose
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49821233
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127675282
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2nd Dose
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123180520
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Precaution Dose
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47894048
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Precaution Dose
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21,67,65,539
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Total
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2,19,09,69,572
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 26,292. Active cases now constitute 0.06% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 3,208 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,63,406.
2,139 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,64,216 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.76 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.13% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.81%.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Community-based Solutions to Air Pollution
Source Apportionment  Studies have been carried out in 37 cities to identify various sources and their contributions to air pollution.
Government has launched National Clean Air Programme  in 2019 as a national level strategy to reduce air pollution levels across the country. Under NCAP, City Specific Clean Air Action Plans for 131 non-attainment/million plus cities have been prepared to improve the air quality.
The amount allotted under NCAP and under 15th Finance Commission to deal with the issue of air pollution since financial year 2019-20, year-wise is given as Annexure-I.
The Government undertakes public consultations in making of environmental policies. The community has to adopt community-based solutions which inter-alia include segregation of waste at source, use of public transport, maintenance of vehicles and having valid PUC certification, discourage use of DG sets, adoption of electric vehicles etc. for combating air pollution.
Annexure -I
Details of year-wise funds allocation under NCAP and under 15th Finance Commission
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Details of funds under NCAP
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Year
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FY 19-20
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FY 20-21
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FY 21-22
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FY 22-23
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FY 23-24
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FY 24-25
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FY 25-26
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Fund allocated 
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224.92
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150.52
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98.75
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596.6
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650
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650
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651.25
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Details of funds under XVFC
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Fund allocated

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-
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4400
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2025
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2299
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2431
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2571
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2621
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India in Jammu and Kashmir; addresses the sixth convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra; urges everybody in society to take responsibility f0r safety and security of children
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the sixth convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President referred to recent reports of the brutalisation and killing of a girl child in the state. Perhaps the most beautiful thing in the world, the President said, was the smile on the face of an innocent child. The greatest benchmark for society to judge its success would be to keep our children safe. Protecting every child and ensuring all children feel secure is the utmost responsibility of society. In various parts of the country, our children are sometimes victims of heinous crimes.The occurrence of such barbaric incidents even 70 years after Independence is a matter of shame. We have to ask ourselves – what kind of society are we building? What are we giving our future generation? Are we building a society where women can enjoy justice, equality and independence, as provided for by ourConstitution? The President said it was a commonresponsibility for all of us,in all parts of the country, to address this issue.
Turning to the progress of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, the President was happy to note the success of its Technology Business Incubation Centre. The Centrecan help incubate student-led start-ups. The President said that in today's world, universities and students need to emphasise research, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.
The President also noted that girl students had got eight of 12 gold medals at the University convocation.Despite the fact that our society till places more restrictions on girls than on boys, young women are achieving a lot, and in every field. The President specifically mentioned the medal winning performances of female sportspersons from all corners of India in the recent Commonwealth Games.
Later in the evening, the President attended a civic reception hosted for him by the state government at Amar Mahal in Jammu.Addressing the gathering, the President said the peopleof Jammu and Kashmir have shown courage, fortitude and resilience, even in the face of challenges. All of India takes pride in them and is confident of their ability to use economic and educational opportunities that are being created in different regions of the state. The President appreciated the government and people of the state for showing commitment to development and to the path of progress.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate arrests Oppo Mobiles finance manager for IT fraud amounting to Rs 19 crore
Mumbai, 22 March 2023
An authorized signatory - Manager-Finance & Accounts of Chinese origin company M/s. Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited Mr. Mahendra Kumar Rawat has been arrested by CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate, for fraudulent availment of ITC amounting to Rs.19cr on fake invoices. The officers of CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate in Mumbai Zone arrested Mr. Rawat today  and he will be in judicial custody till 03.04.23. Based on material evidence gathered during the investigation, he was arrested today under section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 for contravention of section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017.
Anti-evasion wing of CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate's investigation against M/s. Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited  revealed that OPPO Maharashtra was involved in availment of fake ITC without receipt of any goods. The supplier of OPPO Mobiles India Pvt ltd, M/S Gain Hero India Private Limited, was found to be non-existent at its principal place of business. In this connection, sixteen e- way bills for the said transaction were verified and found to be fake. Further, statements of the transporters and vehicle owner were recorded wherein it was revealed that there was no supply of goods to OPPO Maharashtra.
Shri Mahendra Kumar Rawat, Authorized Signatory and Manager-Finance & Accounts of M/s. Oppo Mobiles India Private Limited, is the main key person who has played the key role in availing of the said fraudulent ITC amounting to Rs. 19,27,54,093/- against the invoices amounting to Rs. 107,08,56,072/- issued by Gain Hero India Private Limited, without receipt of the goods. The accused has admitted in his statement that the e-way bills generated are fake.
This case is a part of the special drive launched by the CGST Mumbai Zone against the tax fraudsters and tax evaders. So far, CGST Bhiwandi Commissionerate has arrested 24 persons in the last 18 months itself, informed Sumit Kumar, Commissioner, Central GST Bhiwandi.| PIB Mumbai | Sriyanka/Darshana
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Ministry of Coal
Mahanadi Coalfields Constructs Fascinating Eco-park & Coal Museum in Odisha
Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd , the premier CPSE under the Ministry of Coal is constantly attaining new heights in coal production and off take through environ-friendly and sustainable mining practices. The latest achievement of MCL in this direction is development of Chandra Shekar Azad eco-park and Coal Museum at mine No.4 of Orient Area in Ib Valley Coalfields, Jharsuguda, Odisha. The Eco-park is situated at Gandghora village on the side of Jharsuguda-Raigarh National Highway 49.
The enchanting eco-park with lush green landscape, coal café and a children’s park was constructed by MCL in a record time after repurposing coal mine No.4 that closed production in 2017. The foundation stone for the park was laid in 2021 by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Sh Pralhad Joshi. The park also provides opportunity to have firsthand experience of an underground mine to the visitors.
The Coal Museum inside the park is a perfect glimpse of the history and legacy of coal mining in India. Working models of different machines and vehicles used in Under Ground and Open Cast mines are on display. Coal Mining equipment/machines on display include surface miner, dumper, crane, tipper, dozer, belt conveyor, coal cutting machine, drill machine and backhoe to name a few.
Engaged in coal mining activities in Sundergarh, Jharsuguda and Angul districts of Odisha, MCL has backfilled and reclaimed at least 2000 hectares of completely utilized land so far . Many quarry voids have been developed into water bodies for rain water harvesting, in line with sustainable mining practices.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah appealed to everyone to join PM Modi’s public movement in the fight against Covid-19
“A global pandemic like Covid-19 can be fought only when all the countrymen come together”
“Let us all unite to fight against Covid-19 by joining this mass movement started by PM Modi and play an important role in making India Covid-19 free by making everyone aware of this pandemic”
“There are only three mantras to protect ourselves from COVID-19: wearing a mask, practicing two meters of social distancing and washing hands frequently”
“Follow these three safety mantras of PM Modi to not only keep yourself safe but also to keep your family, friends and colleagues safe from COVID-19”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah appealed to everyone to join Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s public movement in the fight against Covid-19
In his tweets, Shri Amit Shah said, “A global pandemic like Covid-19 can be fought only when all the countrymen come together. Let us all unite to fight against Covid-19 by joining this mass movement started by PM Modi and play an important role in making India Covid-19 free by making everyone aware of this pandemic.”
He added that “There are only three mantras to protect ourselves from COVID-19: wearing a mask, practicing two meters of social distancing and washing hands frequently. Follow these three safety mantras of PM Modi to not only keep yourself safe but also to keep your family, friends and colleagues safe from COVID-19”
Ministry of Finance
Mumbai Customs Zone-II, celebrates International Customs Day
Mumbai, 27th January 2022
Mumbai Customs Zone-II, Nhava Sheva celebrated International Customs Day today, 27th January,2022 with wide participation from members of Trade & Customs Community. This year has been dedicated to scaling up “Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem”.
The Virtual Outreach with Trade and Stakeholders showcased various path breaking reforms undertaken by Indian Customs for the ‘Ease of Doing business’, COVID time facilitative measures, and numerous IT initiatives taken by the Zone like EODB Score card for Customs Brokers , One Time Default Intimation  for DPD clients, Scan Status Module, EODB Sample Tracking facility, QR Code based Sampling Solution, Web-form to request specified items of work. A feedback session followed the Virtual Outreach where the stakeholders shared their congratulatory messages, and also aired their suggestions. The Virtual Outreach was also telecast LIVE on youtube.
The Panel Discussion with officers on “Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem” generated numerous innovative ideas. An International Customs Day Quiz was hosted online on the Mumbai Customs Zone-II website for wide participation of officers and trade.
World Customs day is observed on the 26th of January every year. This day is celebrated to mark the official inaugural session in 1953, of the Customs Cooperation Council, which was renamed as World Customs Organisation  in 1994.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
DD SPORTS is DD SPORTS HD now
DD Sports is DD Sports HD now. Prasar Bharati, the public broadcaster of the country has added one more High-Definition Channel in its bouquet with DD Sports HD Channel. DD Sports HD is starting with the telecast of ongoing Asia Cup cricket matches. This not only fulfils a long-standing demand of sports lovers across the country, but is another decisive step forward to make the entire DD Network relevant to the changing times.
DD Sports HD will now become the preferred choice of the sports lovers. They will be able to see the telecast of the major international sporting events in High-Definition transmission. In the coming months DD Sports intends to come up with more fresh content with a more consistent and robust publicity plan.
In recent months DD Sports has launched several innovative and fresh approaches in terms of the presentation of the content. In the recently concluded India Vs West Indies international cricket series, Doordarshan Network came up with the language feed in Tamil, Kannada, Bangla, Telugu and Bhojpuri apart from the commentary in Hindi and English. The channel has also tied up with leading sports players like NBA, PGTA amongst others to bring in fresh content in the channel.
In the coming months many content synergy tie ups are lined up which will position DD Sports as one of the leading channels in the sports genre.
DD Sports was launched on 18 March, 1998. In the beginning it broadcast sports program for 6 hours a day which was increased to 12 hours in 1999. From 1st June, 2000, DD Sports became a round the clock satellite channel. With the decision to launch DD Sports HD now, the channel will become a one stop destination for major international sporting events and grass-root transformative event like Khelo India Games, winter games and games for divyang amongst others.
DD Sports is currently available on Channel Number on 079 DD Free Dish and will soon be available on others platforms also.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Delhi-Meerut Expressway package-3 on Monday
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the Delhi-Meerut Expressway package-3 on the 30th of September, 2019. Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways Gen  Dr V K Singh will be present on the occasion.
The 82-kilometre long Delhi-Meerut Expressway connects Delhi with Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh. A sum of Rs 8346 crore is likely to be spent on the project.
The third package from Dasna in Ghaziabad to Hapur is over 22 kilometre long, with a civil cost of Rs 1989 crore. This 6-lane section has 2+2 lane service roads on either sides, and a 4.68-kilometre long 6-lane elevated corridor at Pilkhuwa. The project involves construction of a major bridge across Upper Ganga Canal, seven new minor bridges, a flyover at Hapur bypass, 11 vehicular underpasses, two pedestrian underpasses, two foot overbridges, six major junctions and 105 minor junctions.
The project will help in decongesting National Capital Region and bring significant reduction in pollution level. It will also lead to reduction in travel time by more than an hour.
The 4.68-kilometre long 6-lane elevated corridor at Pilkhuwa has been conferred Gold Medal for innovation in construction technology. The Pilkhuwa Viaduct has also been awarded as outstanding concrete structure of western UP.
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway project is being implemented in four packages –  an 8.72 km long 6-lane expressway/ 8-lane NH 24 from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Ghazipur border, already completed in June 2018,  a 19.28 km long 6-lane expressway/ 8-lane NH 24 from Ghazipur border to Dasna in UP which is 60% done,  22.23 km long 6-lane NH 24 with 2+2 lane service roads on either sides from Dasna to Hapur in UP, which is being inaugurated, and  a 31.78 km long greenfield 6-lane expressway from Hapur to Meerut, work on which is 57 % done.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Reservation Policy Regarding Outsourcing in Various Organizations
Rules 177 to 206 of the General Financial Rules, 2017 , provides for hiring Consulting Services and Non-Consulting Services.
A Coordination Committee for Affirmative Action in the Private sector was set up by the Government in 2006. In the first Coordination Committee meeting, it was stated that the best course for achieving progress on the issue of affirmative action is through voluntary action by the industry itself. Accordingly, the Apex Industry Associations, namely Confederation of Indian Industry , Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India  and Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry  have prepared Voluntary Code of Conduct  for their member companies centered around education, employability and entrepreneurship to achieve inclusion. Measures undertaken by the members of Industry Associations, inter-alia, include scholarships, vocational training, entrepreneurship development programmes, coaching etc.
This information was given by the Minister for State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.